Shani Jayanti: Here is Why Shani Dev is considered as one of the Prominent Deities in Hindu Mythology!

Shani Jayanti, also known as Shani Amavasya is observed on Amavasya Tithi during Jyeshtha month according to North Indian Purnimant calendar. Shani Jayanti falls on Amavasya Tithi during Vaishakha month as per the south Indian calendar .

Shani Dev is one of the most prominent deities in the Hinduism. He is the son of “Surya Deva” and “Chhaya”. This year Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on May 25 to commemorate the birthday of this planetary god. Shani is the ruler of the planet Saturn and the day of the week ‘Saturday’.

Shani is known as “Karam-fal-daata”, the one who gives us the results of our deeds. It is said that Shani benefits the good people and teaches lessons to the ones who have lost their true path.

Shani Jayanti – also known as Shani Amavasya- is observed on Amavasya Tithi during Jyeshtha month according to North Indian Purnimant calendar. Shani Jayanti falls on Amavasya Tithi during Vaishakha month as per South-Indian calendar. However, Shani Jayanti falls on the same day in both the calendars as the difference is only of the lunar month.

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